Definition of Mattowacca

1.n. An American clupeoid fish (Clupea mediocris), similar to the shad in habits and appearance, but smaller and less esteemed for food; -- called also hickory shad, tailor shad, fall herring, and shad herring.

Medical Definition of Mattowacca

1. An American clupeoid fish (Clupea mediocris), similar to the shad in habits and appearance, but smaller and less esteemed for food.
Synonym: hickory shad, tailor shad, fall herring, and shad herring.
Origin: Indian name.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)